Tallapoosa County, Alabama
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Tallapoosa County, all 8 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Tallapoosa County Compares
How Tallapoosa County Compares
Tallapoosa County scores 15 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $246, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.297% avg pipe failure probability
47.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Tallapoosa County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $246
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,195 housing units in Tallapoosa County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Tallapoosa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tallapoosa County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Tallapoosa County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Tallapoosa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander City Water Department | 29,565 | 26 |
| 2 | Jacksons Gap Water Authority | 6,813 | 16 |
| 3 | WALNUT HILL WATER AUTHORITY | 13,092 | 11 |
| 4 | Dadeville Water Works & Sewage Board | 4,020 | 11 |
| 5 | Hackneyville Water Authority | 1,383 | 8 |
15 total water systems serve Tallapoosa County.
All ZIP Codes in Tallapoosa County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Tallapoosa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35011 | Alexander City | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 36256 | Daviston | 97 | A | 1 | $164K |
| 3 | 35010 | Alexander City | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) | $130K |
| 4 | 35089 | Kellyton | 94 | A | 2 (1 health) | $107K |
| 5 | 36853 | Dadeville | 94 | A | 11 (1 health) | $257K |
| 6 | 36861 | Jacksons Gap | 91 | A | 5 | $278K |
| 7 | 36023 | East Tallassee | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 36879 | Waverly | 66 | C | 0 | $304K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tallapoosa County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Overview
Tallapoosa County in Alabama covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.